Drawing
February 11, 2020

Mixed Media Artist Creates Dynamic Collages Using Found Photographs and Books

Mixed media artist Hollie Chastain explores the narrative potential of found objects in her energetic collages. These textured pieces are created from layers of old photographs, books, and scraps of paper that the artist binds together in new stories of her own invention. Chastain states that she is an “illustrator at heart,” which is what motivates her creative decision making in these dextrous compositions.

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Entertainment
February 10, 2020

Glamorous Celebrity Portraits Captured at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party 2020

The Academy Awards is about celebrating achievements in film, but watch the ceremony and you’ll see that it’s also about celebrity sightings and fantastic fashion. Photographer Mark Seliger and Vanity Fair are commemorating the A-list attendees (and their fabulous frocks) through striking portraiture. As in previous years, they set up an Oscar Portrait Studio at the magazine’s famous after-party and shared a selection of the images on their website and Instagram.

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Photography
February 10, 2020

Photographer Recreates 19th Century Paintings With South Indian Actors

Photographer G. Venket Ram has translated famous paintings from the 19th century into exquisite photographs that grace a 2020 calendar. Using the renowned Indian painter Raja Ravi Varma as his inspiration, Ram and his team were meticulous in recreating the fine details of the Varma originals with South Indian actors. In some instances, Ram fused painting and photography by adding backdrops that appear to be enlarged versions of the source material.

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Art
February 9, 2020

200 Japanese Woodblock Prints From Over Two Centuries in One Book

If you love Japanese art, this recent book release from Taschen is sure to pique your interest. Titled Japanese Woodblock Prints (1680- 1983), the 622-page hardcover edition chronicles over two centuries of the one-of-a-kind art form, from breathtaking landscapes to vibrant images of mythical creatures. Taschen spent 3 years putting together the stunning collection of 200 reproduced Japanese woodblock prints from the archives of museums and private collections across the globe.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.